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In response to the rise in consumption of “Atinkinkouin,” a psychoactive substance that is wreaking havoc among many young people and motorcycle taxi drivers, the Beninese government has announced a large-scale operation to combat the trafficking and use of these products. The Beninese government is taking a stand against the “Atinkinkouin” phenomenon, a popular term […]
The Wadagni government clarified the implementation mode for two major social measures adopted during the Council of Ministers on June 3. Vital emergencies will now be addressed without prior payment in public hospitals, while tuition fees will be waived for all girls in public secondary education across the territory starting from the 2026-2027 school year. […]
The Road Infrastructure and Land Development Company (SIRAT SA) is stepping up its efforts as part of Phase B of the Paving program. The company announced the imminent start of rehabilitation and development works on the Carrefour Cadjèhoun – Étoile Rouge axis, a major artery of the economic capital better known as Avenue du Canada. […]
Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji delivered the official framing of Romuald Wadagni’s first diplomatic tour in the sub-region. The government spokesman confirmed five countries visited in one week and presented these trips as a means of peer presentation aimed at opening a new dynamic with Benin’s neighbors, particularly the countries of the AES. The government spokesperson, Wilfried […]
In just a few days leading up to the election scheduled for June 7, 2026, for the renewal of the governing bodies of the National Order of Physicians of Benin, Dr. Gilbert Fassinou, a candidate for the presidency, accompanied by Dr. Lise-Hélène Adjahi, a candidate for the position of vice-president, and Dr. Natacha Nouwakpo, a […]
While his inauguration was scheduled for this Friday, June 5, according to the timeline set by the government, the new prefect of Zou, Laurent Zomaï, has not been installed. The handover ceremony has been postponed to a later date, with no official explanation provided. The handover ceremony between the outgoing prefect of Zou, Daniel Valère […]
Ten days after taking office, Romuald Wadagni is already making a clear break with the presidential communication in Benin. By announcing himself on Facebook a key measure from his first Cabinet meeting, the head of state turns the page on the very structured communication of the Talon era and establishes a style that is more […]
The case of the woman who was the victim of severe abuse in Ekpè continues to unfold in front of the court handling this particularly sensitive matter. The hearing this Friday did not resolve the case. The competent jurisdiction decided to postpone the examination of the procedure to June 19, 2026. The events, which date […]
The President of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, held two major meetings with religious delegations on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the Marina Palace. These meetings are part of a permanent dialogue initiated by the presidency with various faiths in the country, aimed at promoting national cohesion and harmonious coexistence. The first meeting was held with the […]
The judicial case of content creator Arsène Kplédo, known on social media by the pseudonym “Billy,” has been postponed again. The TikToker appeared on Thursday, June 4, 2026, before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET), as part of proceedings related to his publications about the thwarted coup d’état of December […]
The Government of the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, is inviting media professionals this Friday, June 5, 2026, starting at 12 PM, for an official press conference scheduled at the Yellow River room of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This meeting will be led by the minister and spokesperson for the Government, Wilfried Léandre […]
The transfer of duties between outgoing and incoming prefects will take place on June 5 and 8 in eight departments of Benin, following instructions from the Minister of Decentralization, Janvier Yahouédéou. These ceremonies follow the appointments made by the Council of Ministers and mark the official installation of the new holders in the relevant prefectures. […]
Journalist, teacher, former advisor at the HAAC and Commander of the National Order of Benin, Comlan Franck Symplice Kpochémè has an impressive background built between print media, media law, institutional communication, electoral missions, and associative engagement. Commander of the National Order of Benin, Comlan Franck Symplice Kpochémè is one of those figures whose career encompasses […]
Launched last Monday in Nigeria, President Romuald Wadagni’s first regional trip concluded this afternoon in Abidjan with a working session with Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara. The first phase of the diplomatic tour of the President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, ended with a message of gratitude directed to his counterparts and the peoples […]
Launched in 20018, the relocation project from Dantokpa to Tokpa Yôyô now seems to reveal a major design flaw. According to the Director General of Anagem, 1,400 slots were planned while nearly 4,000 vendors are active in the relevant sectors. Between forgotten sub-tenants, successive delays, economic resistance, and spiritual attachment to the historic site, the […]
Another drama related to the risks of confined spaces occurred on the morning of Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Sérou, a locality in the Djougou commune, north-western Benin. A young well-digger of Burkinabé nationality, aged 30, lost his life while performing maintenance work inside a well. His unfortunate companion, a 28-year-old man, was able to […]
Former Renaissance MP Jean-Jacques Bridey has been sentenced to two years in prison suspended by the Paris judicial court for embezzlement of public funds and corruption. The case particularly concerns the irregular use of his mandate expense allowance and the accumulation of allowances exceeding the legal limit. The former Renaissance MP for Val-de-Marne, Jean-Jacques Bridey, […]
Romuald Wadagni concludes his express diplomatic tour in Abidjan this Thursday, having visited five West African capitals in four days. Received by Alassane Ouattara at the presidential palace, the Beninese head of state aims to strengthen relations with Côte d’Ivoire around economic exchanges, bilateral cooperation, and regional security. Beninese President Romuald Wadagni is on an […]
The Correctional Chamber of the Court for the repression of economic offenses and terrorism issued its verdict on Monday, June 1, 2026, in the case of abuse of office involving the former chief clerk of the Parakou First Instance Court, his assistant, and three other individuals prosecuted in the same matter. According to information from […]
Appointed head of the customs administration, Raouf Malèhossou delivered his first official reaction regarding the trust placed in him by the head of state. In a post on his Facebook page, Raouf Malèhossou spoke about his appointment as Director General of Customs during the council of ministers meeting. For the new Director General, “a high-performing […]
